Crankcase integrity breach detection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9068486
APP PUB NO 20140081549A1
SERIAL NO

13619676

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Methods and systems are provided for using a crankcase vent tube pressure or flow sensor for diagnosing a location and nature of crankcase system integrity breach. The same sensor can also be used for diagnosing air filter plugging and PCV valve degradation. Use of an existing sensor to diagnose multiple engine components provides cost reduction and sensor compaction benefits.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC300 TOWN CENTER DRIVE SUITE 800 DEARBORN MI 48126

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Jentz, Robert Roy Westland, US 136 2035
Pursifull, Ross Dykstra Dearborn, US 510 7108
Rollinger, John Eric Sterling Heights, US 184 2405

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